Located in Columbus, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Leigh Mall Shopping Center and Tennessee Williams Welcome Center. .This vacation home is 24.9 mi (40.1 km) from Mississippi State University and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Baptist Memorial Hosptial-Golden Triangle.
Baptist Memorial Hosptial-Golden Triangle - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Mississippi University for Women - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Magnolia Motor Speedway - 10 min drive - 13.5 km
Columbus Air Force Base - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
Getting around
Columbus, MS (GTR-Golden Triangle Regional) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Sonic Drive-In - 5 min drive
Doug & Hazel's Drive In - 6 min drive
Up Down Eatery And Cof - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Porch House is New!
The Porch House sits on the edge of 40 wooded acres ready to be explored. Rocking chairs on the wraparound porch provide a great view of the woods while sipping morning coffee. The open floor plan and expansive windows bring the outdoors indoors while cooking, dining, and relaxing. Three living areas offer comfortable spaces for chilling with friends. Two bedrooms with king beds and one bedroom with twins, two full baths, and two half baths, offer accommodations for at least six.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Sondra Dowdle
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
The Porch House Is Columbus
The Porch House is New! Columbus
The Porch House is New! Private vacation home
The Porch House is New! Private vacation home Columbus
The Porch House is New! Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 62 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Althea M.
9 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Althea M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen A.
6 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Experiene
Best VRBO rental ever! House was perfect in everyway…comfortable, clean, spacious, and just lovely. Hostess was so helpful, accessible, gracious and makes terrific sour dough bread! We hope to return next year for college reunion.
Kathleen A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica C.
31 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Understated Beauty
The pictures and description does this property no justice. Its so beautiful and peaceful my grandmother said the worse part about her stay was that she cant "pick up the house and take it home". The owners are wonderful and very accommodating. Like seriously nothing compares. They have thought of everything. Just wow. I want to go back to Columbus, MS for no other reason but to stay there again.
Jessica C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Roslyn W.
1 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
The Porch House was the perfect place for our extra family in town for Christmas. So much better than a hotel.Sondra was a wonderful host! We look forward to staying again.
Roslyn W.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
aka p.
1 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
THANKFUL THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
There's nothing bad to say about this home everything was excellent..
aka p.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Craig M.
1 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekends
We love staying at the Porch House! We stayed on four different weekends this fall. This was our 3rd year to spend some weekends at the Porch House. Our son is a student at MSU, and anytime we come to visit, we stay at the Porch House if it is available. It's always spotless when we arrive. The bread and jelly are outstanding, like everything at the Porch House. We love the separation of spaces, upstairs and downstairs. Each has a king size bed, separate temperature control, and 1.5 baths. The kitchen is spacious. We cook and use the grill. There is a long table with plenty of seating. The porch is awesome! Thank you for providing such a great place for our "home away from home".
Craig M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan C.
20 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best !!
Truly perfect! We were in town for our son’s grad from pilot training at the Columbus Air Force base. The house was perfect for our family of 6 and we were able to host a few of his fellow pilots and families for a brunch. It’s an awesome space, fantastic porch, great beds. Sondra was very accommodating and communication was wonderful. One of the best vrbos we’ve ever stayed!!
Susan C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan C.
15 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Retreat
The Porch House is a quiet, remote property in the middle of the city. We loved it!
Susan C.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brad H.
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Love staying at the Porch House
We've stayed at the Porch House a few times and enjoyed every one of our stays. Sondra and Jim are outstanding hosts, the house is great, and the property is fun to explore.
Brad H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nathaniel W.
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Porch House
Everything was Excellent! We can't wait to return!
Nathaniel W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Accommodations
My husband and I recently stayed at the Porch House with other family members to attend a wedding. House was very nice, clean and comfortable. The huge porch would have been great if the weather had been a little cooler. Kitchen was well stocked, plenty of towels in the bathrooms. Sondra welcomed us with sour dough bread and strawberry fig jam which was delicious. Location was great. Tucked back off the street the house was very private, yet very near the wedding venue. We would definitely stay again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tressa S.
10 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing experience!
The Porch House was amazing! The pictures do not begin to do it any justice. It’s simply breath-taking. It was perfect to host small gatherings during our family reunion. It was spotless and Sondra baked delicious homemade sourdough bread and preserves! My husband and son were ready to trade me in for her! LOL! Thanks for helping us create memories we will cherish forever!
Tressa S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anna P.
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Stay
It is a wonderful home with charm and warmth! The wrap around porch was perfect for my morning coffee! My husband seeing the wildlife through the gorgeous windows on the main floor! We will definitely stay again if possible! I would highly recommend it!
Anna P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melisa L.
14 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding Weekend
The Porch House was just lovely. Such a quiet location with views and seating from every side. The home is spacious and accommodated our group perfectly. Sondra is a gracious host and met every need. We will happily rebook the Porch House again.
Melisa L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tammy Renee W.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome porch!
Beds were comfy and house is well appointed ! Our host, Sondra, was so thoughtful! She baked us homemade sour dough bread with jam! Such a nice touch!
All in all a very enjoyable stay!
Tammy Renee W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan I.
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation Trip
We stayed at the Porch House for our son’s graduation from Mississippi State. I cannot recommend this house more. The front porch was delightful for morning coffee and so relaxing. The home had everything we needed and so comfortable and inviting. We had the best time and hope to stay again at this wonderful home when our son graduates with his Masters in 2 years. Excellent communication from the owners!!!
Susan I.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elbony M., Where do you live?
7 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home
You can tell the host put a lot of time and effort into decorating this home. When I tell you this home is beautifully decorated and equipped with everything you could possibly need for your stay with extra emphasis on EVERYTHING! It was very spacious and it accommodated myself and my guests comfortably. I rented this home for my daughter’s graduation party and we had about twenty eight guests to attend. The plan was to enjoy the upper and lower levels of the porch but the weather said otherwise. Even though it rained, we were still able to fit comfortably inside without being cramped on top of one another. There was plenty of dining space and recreational space. Like I said, the house literally had everything. The host was also very helpful. I had some questions upon arrival so I sent the host a message and when I say not only did they respond promptly, they called me. I’ve stayed at several other places before and never once have I had the host reach out through a phone call, they would always message. The host was extremely patient and polite and you could just feel the positive energy through the phone. They urged me that if I had any other questions or concerns to please reach out without hesitation. I could go on and on about my experience with this host and the porch house but I will end it with this, UNTIL NEXT TIME!
Elbony M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kaniesha H.
17 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant experience and amazing host!
Staying at the Porch House was an absolute delight! Sondra, along with her husband, were incredibly hospitable hosts who truly exceeded our expectations. Sondra's personal touches, like the freshly baked bread and homemade strawberry jam, added an extra layer of warmth to our stay. Their responsiveness and helpfulness made the experience seamless. The house itself was impeccably clean with a beautiful view, delivering everything we anticipated and more. We're already looking forward to our next booking!
Kaniesha H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robin J.
27 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Great house for groups!
Robin J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather S., Southeast TN
17 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Daughters UPT graduation
This was a perfect spot for family to stay for a ceremony and dinner at the Air Force Base. A lovely home and we really enjoyed it. My mother left an earring in the bathroom and the host mailed it back to us. Very kind hosts. Highly recommend.
Heather S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
William J., Columbus, OH
8 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Super Clean
The property is exactly as described and was extremely clean with all the essentials for a great stay. I wlll look to book again as we have family in the area. Sondra was a great host. Thanks again!!
William J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joe M.
24 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas at the Porch House
Overall it was a great stay at the Porch House. We had 6 adults staying here and it was very comfortable for all of us. Sondra was amazing to communicate with from start to finish. When we arrived she met us at the house and gave us the rules and information we needed for the stay. She also made us some amazing homemade bread and jam that was sitting on the counter when we arrived! It was very good and thoughtful of her.
We celebrated Christmas with some family in Columbus and the surrounding area. They all came over and visited during our stay. There was plenty of parking and it was comfortable moving around and utilizing all the amazing space available to us. I had asked Sondra if she had a Christmas tree available for us to put up since we were hosting Christmas and had a number of small children. She pulled one out of her garage and had it ready for me to setup! We utilized the kithen, cooked up a storm and had lots of laughs and fun thanks to our thoughtful host.
There were great views and peacful area on the back porch. It was amazing!
Joe M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
James W.
10 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Porch House
Sondra and her husband are so hospitable, and welcoming. The house is beautiful, in a lovely location with plenty of privacy. I would love to stay there again. 5 stars
James W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Craig M.
3 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
MSU weekend
We LOVE the porch house! Our son is a sophomore in the band at MSU. We've stayed in several different places for football game weekends or other visits over the last two years and the porch house is our favorite by far. Thanks so much to Sondra for hosting us for 4 weekends this past season. My wife and I stay with my parents usually. Sometimes my brother and nephew also join us. Two king size beds! 1.5 baths upstairs AND downstairs! Separate thermostats for upstairs and downstairs. We cook and enjoy family time around the big table. The porch is very relaxing. The bread and jelly are delicious.
Craig M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Trudy G.
12 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion weekend -
We loved The Porch. Beautiful location. Sondra was a great host. L excellent communication. Highly recommend!!